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tight-fitting

tight-fitting

Meaning of tight-fitting

close to the body

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British English/ˈtaɪtˌfɪtɪŋ/
American English/ˈtaɪtˌfɪtɪŋ/
Russian transcription[ɐblʲɪˈɡajʊɕɪj]
tight-fitting
tight-fitting - облегающий
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tight-fitting with Russian translation

tight-fitting usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Выбери облегающую куртку, чтобы защититься от холодного ветра.

Choose a tight-fitting jacket to block the cold wind.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Облегающий базовый слой сохраняет тепло под пальто.

A tight-fitting base layer keeps you warmer under a coat.

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tight-fitting belongs to the topic "Clothing for Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

tight-fittingоблегающий
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

tight-fitting synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between tight-fitting / fitted / skin-tight / figure-hugging / body-hugging / close-fitting

🇬🇧English
tight-fitting

Neutral primary term for garments that follow the body's shape closely.

A2Very Often

She wore a tight-fitting dress to the party.

Она надела облегающее платье на вечеринку.

🇬🇧English

Implies shaped or cut to follow the body; can suggest tailoring or seams.

A2Often

She prefers a fitted blazer for work.

Она предпочитает приталенный пиджак для работы.

S
🇬🇧English
skin-tight

Very close to the skin; emphasizes that the fabric clings tightly to the body.

A2Often

She wore a skin-tight swimsuit for the race.

На ней был обтягивающий купальник для соревнований.

F
🇬🇧English
figure-hugging

Highlights and flatters the body's curves; often used positively about appearance.

B1Rarely

She picked a figure-hugging dress for the photoshoot.

Она выбрала платье, подчёркивающее фигуру, для фотосессии.

B
🇬🇧English
body-hugging

Similar to figure-hugging; stresses that the garment hugs the body closely.

B1Rarely

The body-hugging dress accentuated her silhouette.

Обтягивающее платье подчёркнуло её силуэт.

C
🇬🇧English
close-fitting

Direct synonym: describes garments that sit close to the body.

A2Often

She prefers close-fitting activewear for running.

Она предпочитает обтягивающую спортивную одежду для бега.

🇬🇧English

Broader term meaning not loose; can imply discomfort or small size rather than deliberately shaped.

A2Very Often

These jeans are too tight around my hips.

Эти джинсы слишком тесные в бедрах.

S
🇬🇧English
snug

Suggests a close fit but comfortable and secure rather than restrictive.

A2Often

The sweater fits snug without feeling tight.

Свитер сидит плотно, но не давит.

C
🇬🇧English
clingy

Implies fabric clings to the body — can be negative (uncomfortable) and is also used for people.

B1Often

The wet T-shirt became clingy after swimming.

Мокрая футболка прилипла к телу после купания.

🇬🇧English

Means cut or made to fit the body neatly; implies tailoring and a structured fit rather than mere tightness.

B1Often

He bought a tailored suit for the interview.

Он купил костюм, пошитый по фигуре, для собеседования.

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How to pronounce tight-fitting and what this word means

tight-fitting translation: облегающий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce tight-fitting

/ˈtaɪtˌfɪtɪŋ/

tight-fitting translation

облегающий

tight-fitting examples

Choose a tight-fitting jacket to block the cold wind.

tight-fitting transcription

/ˈtaɪtˌfɪtɪŋ/, /ˈtaɪtˌfɪtɪŋ/

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tight-fitting meaning: what does it mean?

close to the body

tight-fitting pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

tight-fitting is pronounced as /ˈtaɪtˌfɪtɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

tight-fitting definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Choose a tight-fitting jacket to block the cold wind. Translation: Выбери облегающую куртку, чтобы защититься от холодного ветра.

Is tight-fitting part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?

Yes, tight-fitting (облегающий) can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is tight-fitting part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, tight-fitting (облегающий) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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